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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has accused the people of Ogoni ethnic nationality of stalling the East-West Road project. The about 388-kilometre “challenging” road project, which began in 2006 during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, is meant to connect the states within Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. It has remained uncompleted to date. “The East-West Road would have been completed under my tenure as the minister of Niger Delta Affairs under the last administration, but some stakeholders, particularly of Ogoni extraction, led a delegation to meet with the then President Muhammadu Buhari to inform him that they did not want the Ministry…

The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement with the use of its flag by a group of protesters in northern Nigeria. Protesters were seen marching on the streets, carrying Russian flag and chanting slogans, while others held placards with various messages. Russia, a global power with significant geopolitical influence, has been accused of involvement in recent political upheavals in several West African countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This has sparked concerns about external interference in regional affairs. But in a statement on Monday, the embassy emphasised that Russia does not interfere in the internal affairs of…

The House of Representatives has dissolved the ad-hoc Joint Committee on Downstream and Midstream Committee probing activities of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd.(NNPCL), and the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Rep Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the House of Representatives, stated this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said the committee would be succeeded by a newly constituted ad-hoc committee with the same mandate. The committee was tasked with the job of investigating the importation of adulterated petroleum products, non-availability of crude oil for domestic refineries and other critical energy security issues. He said that…

Nigerian Police Announce Arrest Of Producer  Of Russian Flags For Protesters In Kano The Police Force Headquarters in Abuja has announced the arrest of one Ahmed Tailor, alleged to be the distributor of Russian flags to protesters in Kano State. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made this known on the police media WhatsApp platform, said Ahmed Tailor was arrested with seven Russian flags in the state. Adejobi said, “Ahmed Tailor arrested in Kano today with seven more flags. He is one of the sponsors of treasonable felony, flying Russian flags and calling for anarchy in Kano, Nigeria at…

The Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities. This is as a result of the protest in the cities. Although normalcy had been restored in some parts of Kaduna, thousands of youths are out on the streets, demanding an end to what they described as bad governance. President Bola Tinubu had addressed the nation, suing for calm, but the protesters said the nation’s number one citizen did not address their demands. In a statement on Monday, Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, said the measure was taken…

After three days of relative calm, fresh protests have erupted in Katsina, with young persons marching on the streets, waving Russian flag, Daily Trust reported. Conveners of the #EndBadGovernance protests have declared that the exercise would run from August 1 to August 10. But in his nationwide broadcast on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu appealed to the protesters to halt their actions and dialogue with his government. He also appealed to them not to allow enemies of democracy use them to promote an unconstitutional agenda. “Let us work together to build a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come.…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) is saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the distinguished Senator representing Anambra South and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream. His untimely passing on July 27, 2024 has left a void in the hearts of Nigerians, particularly in the South-East region. Senator Ubah was a visionary leader, a passionate advocate for the welfare of his constituents, and a champion of sustainable development. His commitment to the growth and prosperity of Anambra State and the nation at large was evident in his tireless efforts to promote entrepreneurship,…

Contrary to the demands of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protesters, President Bola Tinubu has ruled out the return of fuel subsidy. The President in a Nationwide broadcast to Nigerians on Sunday morning, disclosed that even though the decision to remove the fuel Subsidy was painful, it was necessary because it has constituted a noose around the economic “jugular of our Nation and impeded our economic development and progress.” The President also told the protesters that law enforcement agencies would continue to ensure the full protection of lives and properties of innocent citizens in a responsible manner, adding that “Our democracy progresses…

Former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi and other prominent Nigerians were among dignitaries who honoured Senator Victor Umeh (LP, Anambra Central) as he gave his daughter’s hand in marriage over the weekend. The dignitaries had stormed Enugu for the traditional wedding reception of Mr Obinna Ifeanyi and Ms Chidinma Ifeanyi. Among the lawmakers present were Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West), Senator Onyebuchi Nwaebonyi (Ebonyi Central), Senator Kelvin Chukwu (Enugu), Senator Okey Ezea (Enugu North), among others. The ceremony was also attended by CEO of Innoson Motors, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Iyom Bianca…

The Federal Government has commenced the recruitment exercise for the North West and South East Development Commissions. A top source privy to the information told Saturday Punch that both commissions were not enshrined in the 2024 budget but would be added to the next budget cycle. Similarly, the source noted that recruitment, however, into various positions in the commission had started. The source said, “The commissions are not in the current appropriation. It is likely to be in the next budget to be presented in October/November.” The source further stated “The commission will be recruiting for the time being. We…